Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in Managing the Alfa Laval U.S. Group’s indirect tax function. You will have the opportunity to ensure accurate, timely compliance across U.S. sales and use tax (SUT), international direct tax (VAT and GST), contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns across multi-state jurisdictions
• Manage exemption certificates to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Optimize and integrate the Sales Tax Engine (Vertex) with the ERP system
• Analyze and utilize company systems and data for tax compliance
• Administer sales tax credits and implement strategies to minimize liabilities
• Conduct nexus studies and facilitate state/local tax registrations
• Respond to regulatory correspondence, inquiries, and audits
• Collaborate with external service providers for specialized tax matters
• Provide cross-functional tax support and deliver training/education to internal sales and customer service teams to resolve customer billing questions and issues
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual international VAT and GST returns across Canada and Europe
• Address regulatory correspondence, inquiries, and audits for international indirect taxes
• Possess strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Partner with external service providers to ensure global compliance
• Deliver cross-functional tax support and training/education to internal sales and customer service teams to resolve customer billing questions and issues
• Ensure compliance and file returns for Gross Receipts Tax
• Maintain business license compliance and file necessary returns
• Support business operations with tax expertise
• Monitor and address regulatory changes impacting the business
• Contribute to various project work as needed
• Develop and improve written procedures for tax processes
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental areas of work and processes

Requirements

• You have bachelor’s degree (accounting or related business degree) with relevant experience, and:
• Minimum 8 years of Tax experience at the public or industry level
• Advanced general accounting knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of indirect tax and regulatory compliance at the federal and state/local levels
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Currently this is a hybrid position in Richmond, VA

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Benefits

• We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
• Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this role is typically between $90,000 - $110,000.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position in Richmond, VA.